Eat, drink and be merry in Northeast Ohio

Category: Nightlife

What: Making Comics with Tony Isabella, a Cleveland native and the creator of Black Lightning Where: Rising Star Coffee Roastery, 3617 Walton Ave., Cleveland When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 24 Why you should go: Attendees will learn from the comic book writer, editor and artist about “the creation of character development in comics, and especially on the evolution of core values.” If Isabella’s name … Continue reading Learn about making comics with Tony Isabella

What: Weezer North American Tour 2018 tour featuring the Pixies and the Wombats Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls When: 7:30 p.m. July 11 Why you should go: Though I was only 3 when Weezer’s first album “Weezer” (aka the blue album) debuted, their music is still a huge influence on my musical taste today. I grew as their music grew, and in … Continue reading Have ‘Happy Hour’ with Weezer at Blossom Music Center

Break out of those winter doldrums with some fire and music along the Cuyahoga River. Illustrations by Randy Crider, via britewinter.com What: Brite Winter‘s Brite 2018 Where: The Flats West Bank in Cleveland When: Feb. 24 Why you should go: The festival features music, art, fire and fun. Play games, watch fire dancers and ice carving, listen to musicians playing on several stages, and make … Continue reading Brite Winter to light up The Flats on Feb. 24

What: John 5 and The Creatures on the It’s Alive Tour 2018 Where: The Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland When: Feb. 16. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Why you should go: From a news release: “Many songs that will be heard on tour and on It’s Alive! can be found in their original form via the latest studio album, ‘Season Of The … Continue reading John 5 and the Creatures at Beachland Ballroom, Feb. 16

What: Mac Sabbath is bringing the “I Got A Bad Feeling About This Tour” with Galactic Empire to Cleveland Where: The Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland When: Feb. 15. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Why you should go: Mac Sabbath has been named one of the “13 Metal Band You Weren’t Sure How To React To.” From a news release: “Mixing raucous … Continue reading Mac Sabbath is at the Beachland Ballroom on Feb. 15